Wroclaw: University Baroque Tour
ID: GYG32994-40117
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Country: Poland
Country: Poland
Duration: 01:00 hours
Description
Explore the stunning main building of Wroclaw’s University on a 1-hour sightseeing tour. Admire the grand Baroque ceremonial hall. Take in the scenic views of the historic old town and the Odra River from Mathematical Tower.
In 1702, Emperor Leopold I, King of Bohemia, created a university in Wroclaw as a School of Philosophy and Catholic Theology. It was a time of a so-called counter-reformation, launched by the Catholic church to gain believers that had converted to Protestantism a century earlier.
In this “fight for souls,” architecture and art played a very important role. The aim of this tour is to explore one of most precious edifices from the Austrian period - the University of Wroclaw. Admire the grand Baroque ceremonial hall, which hugs the banks of the River Odra, and was named after the school's founder, Aula Leopoldina. Get panoramic city views from the Mathematical Tower.
In 1702, Emperor Leopold I, King of Bohemia, created a university in Wroclaw as a School of Philosophy and Catholic Theology. It was a time of a so-called counter-reformation, launched by the Catholic church to gain believers that had converted to Protestantism a century earlier.
In this “fight for souls,” architecture and art played a very important role. The aim of this tour is to explore one of most precious edifices from the Austrian period - the University of Wroclaw. Admire the grand Baroque ceremonial hall, which hugs the banks of the River Odra, and was named after the school's founder, Aula Leopoldina. Get panoramic city views from the Mathematical Tower.
Highlights
- Discover one of most precious façades from the Austrian period at the University of Wroclaw
- See the grand Baroque ceremonial hall of Aula Leopoldina
- Get panoramic views from the Mathematical Tower
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Access to certain rooms can be limited due to different events hosted by the University of Wroclaw
Meet in front of the richly ornamented blue doors, at the entrance to the University Museum. plac Uniwersytecki 1, 50-001 Wrocław, Polska
Meet in front of the richly ornamented blue doors, at the entrance to the University Museum. plac Uniwersytecki 1, 50-001 Wrocław, Polska
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.